Pain reliever composition

ABSTRACT

A pain reliever comprised of dextrose, aloe vera concentrate, and some or all of the following ingredients: propylene glycol, caprylic/capric tryglicerides, sodium chloride (or acetic acid), a homeopathic anti-inflamatory extract, Dimethyl Sulfone (or Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)), cetyl myristoleate, and, optionally, a pitcher plant extract. The resulting compositions are a water-based solution and two gel composition applied to the epidermis of mammals for relieving pain.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of Continuation-in-part applicationSer. No. 13/417,053 filed on Mar. 9, 2012, which is currently pending,and which claims the benefit of non-provisional patent application No.13/295,010 filed on Nov. 11, 2011.

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BACKGROUND

The invention relates to a pain reliever composition comprised of someor all of the following ingredients: dextrose, aloe vera concentrate,propylene glycol, caprylic/capric tryglicerides, sodium chloride (oracetic acid), a homeopathic anti-inflamatory extract, Dimethyl Sulfone(or methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)), cetyl myristoleate, and a pitcherplant extract.

Pain reliever compositions are known. For example, U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 12/895,200 (US 2011/0076327 A1) by Lomax teachesherbal pain killer compositions, one of which comprises 50 mg each ofthe following ingredients formed into an approximately 600 mg tablet fororal administration to a mammal: Boswellia serrata, Tumeric, WhiteWilow, Harpagophytum Procumbens, Phellodendron Amurense, PaulliniaTomentosa, Milkberry, Mimosa Pudica, Lactuca Virosa, Naringen, 6-7Dihydroxybergamottin, and Yerba mate.

Further, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/874,038 (US 2011/0117175A1) by Rosenbaum teaches a pain reliever composition for medicalprocedures treatments comprising a sweet analgesic and a deliveryvehicle, wherein the delivery vehicle is suitable for intra-oraldelivery, and the sweet analgesic comprises sucrose, glucose, fructose,dextrose, maltodextrin, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, cyclamate,aspartame, sucralose, xylitol, cyclamate, stevia, brazzein, curculin,erythritol, glycyrrhizin, honey, luo han gua, mabinlin, monatin,miraculin, monellin, pentadia, thaumatin, acesulfame potassium, alitame,salt of aspartame-acesulfame, dulcin, glucin, neohyesperidindihydrochalcone, neotame, P-4000, saccharin, or a combination thereof.

Finally, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/305,552 (US 2008/0102107A1) by Lewellyn teaches a transdermal joint pain therapy compositioncomprising (a) from about 2.5% to about 15%, based on the total weightof said transdermal joint therapy composition, of glutamine; (b) fromabout 0.04% to about 0.5%, based on the total weight of said transdermaljoint pain therapy composition, of hyaluronic acid; (c) from about 2.55to about 10.0%, based on the total weight of said transdermal joint paintherapy composition, of methylsulfonylmethane; and (d) from about 70% toabout 95%, based on the total weight of said transdermal joint paintherapy composition, of a transdermal delivery agent.

The objective of the present invention is to develop an alternate formof pain relief composition using different active ingredients and indifferent quantities that is applied to the epidermis of mammals.

SUMMARY

The inventive pain reliever composition comprises a pain reliefcomposition applied to the epidermis of mammals in form of a water-basedsolution and gels comprising dextrose and aloe vera concentrate, andfurther comprising some or all of the following ingredients: propyleneglycol, caprylic/capric tryglicerides, sodium chloride (or acetic acid),a homeopathic anti-inflamatory extract, such as Traumeel®, DimethylSulfone (or Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)), cetyl myristoleate, lipodermbase, distilled water, and a pitcher plant extract, such as Sarapin.

The lipoderm base can be substituted by any of the following; (1)lecthicin or other fat soluble granules (2) PLO (Pluronic LecithinOrganogel) (3) Urea, (4) Oleic acid, (5) Liposomes, (6) Niosomes, or (7)Nanotechnology, namely, any one of the following chosen from a groupconsisting of nanocrystals, liposomes, nanoparticle-protein conjugates,magnetic nanoparticles, nanogels and biodegradable nanoparticlea. Thereare three preferred embodiments of the invention.

The first embodiment comprises aloe vera concentrate, propylene glycol,sterile water, and sodium chloride, in amounts ranging from 0.01% to 75%of the composition, but preferably comprising at least 5% anhydrousdextrose or 1% to 50% hypertonic saline (preferably 20%), at least 10%aloe vera concentrate, and at least 10% propylene glycol.

The second embodiment comprises aloe vera concentrate, propylene glycol,caprylic/capric triglycerides, ultrasound gel, and simple-gel (Hawkins),also in amounts ranging from 0.01% to 75% of the composition, butpreferably comprising at least 5% anhydrous dextrose or 1% to 50%hypertonic saline (preferably 20%), at least 10% aloe vera concentrate,at least 10% propylene glycol, and at least 10% caprylic/caprictriglycerides.

The third embodiment comprises anhydrous dextrose, aloe veraconcentrate, ethoxy diglycol reagent, caprylic/capric triglycerides,lipoderm base, and cetyl myristoleat, in amounts ranging from 0.01% to75%, but preferably comprising at least 20% anhydrous dextrose, at least10% aloe vera concentrate, at least 10% caprylic/capric triglycerides,and at least 10% caprylic/capric triglycerides. Preferably, the thirdembodiment should further comprise at least 10% dimethyl sulfone orMethylsulfonylmethane (MSM), at least 10% pitcher plant extract,distilled water, and a homeopathic anti-inflammatory extract.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The inventive pain reliever comprises anhydrous dextrose and aloe veraconcentrate, and some or all of the following ingredients: propyleneglycol, caprylic/capric tryglicerides, sodium chloride (or acetic acid),a homeopathic anti-inflamatory extract, such as Traumeel®, DimethylSulfone (or Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)), cetyl myristoleate, lipodermbase, distilled water, and, optionally, a pitcher plant extract, such asSarapin. Each of the below-described embodiments are described inrelation to a 100 gram composition.

In all embodiments, the Lipoderm base may be substituted by any of thefollowing:

-   -   (1) lecthicin or other fat soluble granules in the range of        0.001 to 75% (w/w) of the composition, preferably 5%;    -   (2) PLO (Pluronic Lecithin Organogel) in the range of 0.001 to        75% of the composition in gel form, preferably 30%;    -   (3) Urea in the range of 1-50% of the composition, preferably        10%;    -   (4) Oleic acid in the range of 0.001 to 70% of the composition,        preferably 5%;    -   (5). Liposomes in the range of 0.01% to 75% of the composition;    -   (6) Niosomes in the range of 0.01% to 75% of the composition; or    -   (7) Nanotechnology in the range of 0.01 to 75%, namely, any one        of the following chosen from a group consisting of nanocrystals,        liposomes, nanoparticle-protein conjugates, magnetic        nanoparticles, nanogels and biodegradable nanoparticles.

Also, in all embodiments Anhydrous dextrose can be substituted inapproximately the same concentration by any of the following:

-   -   a. sugar alcohols such as:        -   Glycol (2-carbon)        -   Glycerol (3-carbon)        -   Erythritol (4-carbon)        -   Threitol (4-carbon)        -   Arabitol (5-carbon)        -   Xylitol (5-carbon)        -   Ribitol (5-carbon)        -   Mannitol (6-carbon)        -   Sorbitol (6-carbon)        -   Dulcitol (6-carbon)        -   Fucitol (6-carbon)        -   Iditol (6-carbon)        -   Inositol (6-carbon; a cyclic sugar alcohol)        -   Volemitol (7-carbon)        -   Isomalt (12-carbon)        -   Maltitol (12-carbon)        -   Lactitol (12-carbon)        -   Polyglycitol; or    -   b. other Sugars, such as:        -   xylitol        -   ribose        -   fructose        -   galactose        -   lactose        -   maltose        -   raffinose        -   sucrose.

The first embodiment of the invention is a water-based solution to beapplied through iontophoresis. This first embodiment comprises thefollowing ingredients:

-   -   2-50 grams of anhydrous dextrose,    -   0.5-10 grams of aloe vera concentrate (freeze dried 40×powder),    -   1-20 ml of propylene glycol,    -   10-100 ml of sterile water, and    -   1-20 grams of sodium chloride (granular) (or acetic acid).

While the above measurements are ideal, the active ingredients can varyin range from 0.01% to 75% of the total volume of the solution. Amongthe active ingredients in the first embodiment are anhydrous dextrose,aloe vera concentrate, and propylene glycol.

The second embodiment of the invention is a gel which can be applieddirectly to the epidermis using an ultra sound machine, and can beabsorbed faster than the first embodiment. The second embodimentcomprises the following ingredients:

-   -   2-50 grams of anhydrous dextrose,    -   0.5-10 grams of aloe vera concentrate (freeze dried 40×powder),    -   1-20 ml of propylene glycol,    -   0.5-5 ml of caprylic/capric triglycerides    -   10-100 grams of ultrasound gel    -   0.25-5 ml of simple-gel (Hawkins) gel.

While the above measurements are ideal, the active ingredients can varyin range from 0.01% to 75% of the total volume of the solution. Amongthe active ingredients in the second embodiment are anhydrous dextrose,aloe vera concentrate, propylene glycol, and caprylic/caprictriglycerides.

The third embodiment of the invention is also a gel which can be applieddirectly to the epidermis without the use an ultra sound machine oriontophoresis, and can be absorbed faster than the first and secondembodiment. The third embodiment comprises the following ingredients:

-   -   2-50 grams of anhydrous dextrose,    -   0.5-10 grams of aloe vera concentrate (freeze dried 40×powder),    -   0.5-5 ml of caprylic/capric triglycerides    -   1-10 ml of ethoxy diglycol reagent    -   5-10 grams of a lipoderm base    -   0.1-5 grams of cetyl myristoleate

The following optional ingredients may be added to the third embodiment:

-   -   0.5-5 grams of dimethyl sulfone (or MSM)    -   0.5-5 ml of pitcher plant extract (1:2 solution), such as        Sarapin®.    -   1-20 ml of distilled water, and    -   0.5-20 tablets of a homeopathic anti-inflamatory extract, such        as Traumeel®

While the above measurements are ideal, the active ingredients can varyin range from 0.01% to 75% of the total volume of the solution. Amongthe active ingredients in the third embodiment are anhydrous dextrose,aloe vera concentrate, caprylic/capric triglycerides, ethoxy diglycolreagent, lipoderm base, and cetyl myristoleate.

Whenever the following ingredients are used in any of the above threeembodiments, the recommended percentage of the solution or gel should beas follows:

-   -   dextrose at least 5% or 1-50%, preferably 20%, of hypertonic        saline    -   aloe vera concentrate 10%    -   propylene glycol 10%    -   caprylic/capric triglycerides 10%    -   sodium chloride (or acetic acid) 10%    -   homeopathic anti-inflamatory extract, such as Traumeel® 10%    -   dimethyl sulfone (or MSM) 10%    -   cetyl myristoleat 10%    -   pitcher plant extract, such as Sarapin® 10%.

The three embodiments may be combined with shampoo, soap, or water,without losing their effectiveness.

Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shownand described, various modifications and substitutions may be madethereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.Accordingly, it is to be understood that the present invention has beendescribed by way of illustration and not limitation.

What is claimed is:
 1. A water-based pain reliever composition appliedto the epidermis of mammals comprised of anhydrous dextrose orhypertonic saline; aloe vera concentrate; propylene glycol; sterilewater; and any one of the following: sodium chloride, acetic acid orhypertonic saline; all in amounts ranging from 0.01% to 75% of thecomposition.
 2. The pain reliever composition of claim 1, wherein atleast 5% is anhydrous dextrose or 1% to 50% hypertonic saline; 10% isaloe vera concentrate; and at least 10% is propylene glycol.
 3. The painreliever composition of claim 1, wherein, out of a 100 gram composition,the pain reliever composition comprises: 2-50 grams of anhydrousdextrose or 1-50% hypertonic saline; 0.5-10 grams of aloe veraconcentrate constitutes 0.5-10 grams; 1-20 ml of propylene glycol;10-100 ml of sterile water; and 1-20 grams of sodium chloride or aceticacid.
 4. The pain reliever composition of claim 1, wherein anhydrousdextrose is substituted in approximately the same concentrations bysugar alcohols or other sugars.
 5. A gel-based pain reliever compositionapplied to the epidermis of mammals comprised of anhydrous dextrose orhypertonic saline, aloe vera concentrate, propylene glycol,caprylic/capric triglycerides, ultrasound gel, and simple-gel (Hawkins),in amounts ranging from 0.01% to 75% of the composition.
 6. The painreliever composition of claim 5, wherein at least 5% is anhydrousdextrose or 1-50% is hypertonic saline; at least 10% is aloe veraconcentrate; at least 10% is propylene glycol, and at least 10% iscaprylic/capric triglycerides.
 7. The pain reliever composition of claim5, wherein, out of a 100 gram composition, 2-50 grams is anhydrousdextrose; 5-10 grams is aloe vera concentrate; 1-20 m1 is propyleneglycol; 0.5-5 ml is caprylic/capric triglycerides; 10-100 grams isultrasound gel, and 0.25-5 ml is simple-gel (Hawkins) gel.
 8. The painreliever composition of claim 5, wherein anhydrous dextrose issubstituted in approximately the same concentrations by sugar alcoholsor other sugars.
 9. A gel-based pain reliever composition applied to theepidermis of mammals comprised of anhydrous dextrose, aloe veraconcentrate, ethoxy diglycol reagent, caprylic/capric triglycerides,lipoderm base, and cetyl myristoleat, in amounts ranging from 0.01% to75% of the composition; the lipoderm base being substitutable by any ofthe following: lecthicin or other fat soluble granules in the range of0.001 to 75% (w/w) of the composition; PLO (Pluronic Lecithin Organogel)in the range of 0.001 to 75% of the composition in gel form; Urea in therange of 1-50% of the composition; Oleic acid in the range of 0.001 to70% of the composition; Liposomes in the range of 0.01% to 75% of thecomposition; Niosomes in the range of 0.01% to 75% of the composition;or Nanotechnology in the range of 0.01 to 75% chosen from a groupconsisting of nanocrystals, liposomes, nanoparticle-protein conjugates,magnetic nanoparticles, nanogels and biodegradable nanoparticles. 10.The pain reliever composition of claim 9, wherein at least 5% isanhydrous dextrose or 1-50% is hypertonic saline; at least 10% is aloevera concentrate; and at least 10% is caprylic/capric triglycerides. 11.The pain reliever composition of claim 9, wherein, out of a 100 gramcomposition, 2-50 grams is anhydrous dextrose; 5-10 grams is aloe veraconcentrate constitutes; 0.5-5 ml is caprylic/capric triglycerides; 1-10ml is ethoxy diglycol reagent; 5-10 grams lipoderm base; and 0.1-5 gramscetyl myristoleat; Where 5-10 grams lipoderm base can be substituted byany of the following: 5% lecthicin or other fat soluble granules; 30%PLO (Pluronic Lecithin Organogel) in gel form; 10% Urea; % Oleic acid;0.01% to 75% Liposomes; 0.01% to 75% Niosomes; or 0.01% to 75%Nanotechnology chosen from a group consisting of nanocrystals,liposomes, nanoparticle-protein conjugates, magnetic nanoparticles,nanogels and biodegradable nanoparticles.
 12. The pain relievercomposition of claim 9, further comprising at least 10% dimethyl sulfoneor Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), at least 10% pitcher plant extract,distilled water, and a homeopathic anti-inflammatory extract.
 13. Thepain reliever composition of claim 11, further comprising 0.5-5 grams ofdimethyl sulfone Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM); 0.5-5 ml of pitcher plantextract (1:2 solution); 1-20 ml of distilled water; and 0.5-20 tabletsof a homeopathic anti-inflammatory extract.
 14. The pain relievercomposition of claim 11, wherein anhydrous dextrose is substituted inapproximately the same concentrations by sugar alcohols or other sugars.